Judy Sebastian

Apex Global Consultants, USA

Title: Who’s at the Table? Cultural Intelligence for Ethical and Inclusive Food Policy

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Biography

Judy Sebastian is a cultural intelligence consultant and food safety expert with over 15 years of experience working across global food systems. She is the founder of Apex Food Consultants, where she designs and delivers training programs that integrate cultural intelligence into food safety, policy, and organizational development. With a background in food science, public health, and organizational behavior, Judy specializes in helping research institutions, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders navigate the cultural dimensions of food safety and quality practices. Her work bridges scientific rigor with real-world application, emphasizing cross-cultural collaboration in food-related decision-making. Judy has led training and consulting projects in the U.S., UAE, and Asia, and is a sought-after speaker at international conferences. Her current focus is on embedding cultural intelligence into ethical review frameworks, food research, and global policy development to create more inclusive and trustworthy food systems.

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